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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,181.80, 292,335.30 and 160,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,181.80, 292,335.30 and 160,189.80 is: 239,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,181.80 : 292,335.30 = 160,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,181.80/292,335.30 = 160,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,181.80x = 292,335.30 × 160,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,181.80x = 46,829,133,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,829,133,239.94/195,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,925.72

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